HIRES¿ ULTRA 3D IMPLANT
Report
- Report Number
- 3006556115-2023-01157
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- June 23, 2023
- Date of Event
- April 9, 2024
- Report Date
- June 21, 2023
- Manufacturer
- ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC
- Product Code
- MCM
- UDI-DI
- 07630016872037
- PMA / PMN Number
- P960058
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- UK
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THE RECIPIENT'S DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED. THE RECIPIENT WAS REIMPLANTED WITH ANOTHER ADVANCED BIONICS COCHLEAR DEVICE. DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.
DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.
ADVANCED BIONICS IS CURRENTLY ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN CONSENT FROM THE RECIPIENT. THE DEVICE REMAINS INTACT IN A LOCKED VAULT AT AB, LLC UNTIL CONSENT IS OBTAINED. DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.
ADVANCED BIONICS CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS REPORTABLE EVENT AS CLOSED. LEGAL PROCEEDING HAVE PROHIBITED THE TESTING AND FAILURE ANALYSIS OF THE EXPLANTED DEVICE. AS A RESULT, NO CONCLUSION CAN BE DRAWN AT THIS TIME. IF THE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS ALLOW FOR THE ANALYSIS TO BE COMPLETED, THE ISSUE WILL BE RE-OPENED AND THE RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS WILL BE REPORTED. THIS IS THE FINAL REPORT. DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.
ADVANCED BIONICS CONSIDERS THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS REPORTABLE EVENT AS CLOSED. THE EXTERNAL VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED TOOL DAMAGE TO THE SILICONE OVERMOLD ON THE TOP AND BOTTOM COVERS. THIS IS BELIEVED TO HAVE OCCURRED DURING REVISION SURGERY. THE DEVICE PASSED THE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGING INSPECTION. SYSTEM LOCK WAS VERIFIED. THE CONDITION OF THE ELECTRODE PREVENTED AN ELECTRICAL TEST FROM BEING PERFORMED. THE DEVICE PASSED SOME OF THE ELECTRICAL TESTS PERFORMED. THE FAILURE OF THIS DEVICE IS ATTRIBUTED TO AN ELECTRODE SHORT IN THE ELECTRODE POCKET. A CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS IMPLEMENTED. THIS VERSION OF THE ULTRA IS NO LONGER DISTRIBUTED. THIS IS THE FINAL REPORT. DISCLAIMER: ADVANCED BIONICS DOES NOT INTEND THAT THIS REPORT BE ANY ADMISSION OF LIABILITY, FAULT OR PRODUCT DEFECT.
A REVIEW OF THE RECIPIENT¿S TEST DATA INDICATED IMPEDANCE ISSUES. REVISION SURGERY IS UNDER CONSIDERATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 855533 | HIRES¿ ULTRA 3D IMPLANT | COCHLEAR IMPLANT | MCM | ADVANCED BIONICS, LLC | CI-1601-05 | NA | 07630016872037 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 YR | Male | Required Intervention |